On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Jan 17, 2020 | Child Custody
Non-traditional families, where couples aren’t necessarily legally married, are far from abnormal these days. While there’s nothing wrong with couples deciding not to marry, a child can sometimes complicate the picture. But, as long as everything is going okay between...
On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Oct 14, 2018 | Child Custody, Firm News
A father who failed to attend a custody court hearing will be spending six months in jail. The man, who was living in Massachusetts at the time of the child custody hearing, was found in contempt of court for failing to attend the hearing, which was held in another...
On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Jun 4, 2018 | Child Custody, Firm News
Over the last several years, more and more people are coming forward with tales of sexual assault, most notably against celebrities. These accusations affect not only the people directly involved but also their families, as many Massachusetts residents may have...
On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | May 8, 2018 | Child Custody, Firm News
In Massachusetts and elsewhere, divorces between couples with children can sometimes be more difficult than those between couples without children. This can be especially true if the child is only biologically related to one parent, as is the case for some gay and...
On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Mar 14, 2018 | Child Custody, Firm News
Determining visitation schedules for children can be difficult for many Massachusetts couples going through a divorce. However, there are many parents who are not completely satisfied with visitation rights. Some parents would rather share child custody as evenly as...
On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Feb 6, 2018 | Child Custody, Firm News
Parents in Massachusetts going through a divorce know that the process can be just as difficult for the children as it is for the parents themselves. Determining child custody can put an incredible strain on the relationship between the parents, especially if they...
On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Jan 24, 2018 | Child Custody, Firm News
When couples with children divorce, the parents often choose to share custody in some way. Some parents agree to have the child or children live primarily with one parent while the other is given visitation rights. Others choose to share custody as equally as...
On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Dec 26, 2017 | Child Custody, Firm News
For years, courts have determined which parent is fit to be the primary caregiver for a child after a divorce if the parents are unable to decide amongst themselves. Now, a number of states, including Massachusetts, are pushing for shared child custody after divorce....
On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Dec 6, 2017 | Child Custody, Firm News
Massachusetts attorneys have seen their fair share of marriages end in divorce. Sometimes, former spouses are able to get along during and after the divorce is final, but there are some circumstances that can put an extra strain on what remains of the relationship....
On behalf of Koiles Pratt Family Law Group | Nov 14, 2017 | Child Custody, Firm News
Divorce can sometimes be a complicated and messy affair, as some Massachusetts residents may know. The process can be made even more complicated when children are involved. Some parents are unwilling to compromise on the subject of child custody. Other times a...
